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tech21 days ago•28 min saved

Edge shutters MV2 extensions, forcing MV3 or new browsers

Microsoft Edge is ending support for Manifest V2 extensions, which will effectively disable MV2 ad blockers like uBlock Origin and push users toward MV3 versions or alternative browsers. Edge says MV2 extensions will be gradually turned off by default starting this month, with consumer MV3 migration planned by the end of 2026 and enterprise deprecation in early 2027. Only 58 MV2 extensions have meaningful usage (three not on MV3), so users can switch to MV3-compatible blockers like uBlock Origin Lite or move to Opera/Firefox that still support MV2.

via The Verge|

#adblockers #edge #mv2

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

YouTube Premium Ends Legacy Discounts, Sparks User Outrage

YouTube Premium users are outraged as the platform announces a significant price increase, with some subscriptions rising to $40 per month, leading to nearly $500 annually. The price hike, which users were notified about on November 7, is set to take effect on December 7. Many subscribers expressed their frustration online, questioning the rationale behind the increase. The price surge is partly attributed to Apple's 30% cut on purchases. Meanwhile, YouTube is testing a cheaper, ad-supported version of Premium and continues efforts to combat adblockers.

via Dexerto|

#adblockers #price-hike #subscription

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Google to Overhaul Chrome Extensions, Phasing Out Ad Blockers Next Week"

Google will begin disabling Manifest V2 extensions in Chrome starting June 2024, impacting content blockers and other extensions. Users will be notified and given a short period to re-enable these extensions before they are permanently disabled. Enterprise customers will have an additional year before the policy is fully deprecated. Firefox will continue to support Manifest V2, while most Chromium-based browsers will follow Google's lead.

via Ghacks|

#adblockers #chrome #extensions

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

YouTube's Adblocker Crackdown Renders Videos Unwatchable

YouTube is intensifying its crackdown on adblockers by making videos unwatchable for users who employ them, urging users to either allow ads or subscribe to YouTube Premium. This has led to a frustrating viewing experience, with videos skipping to the end or buffering indefinitely. Users are seeking alternatives like different adblockers or browsers, but with YouTube's dominance in the video-sharing market, a significant boycott seems unlikely.

via Gizmodo|

#adblockers #online-advertising #technology